Whitewater Rafting Equipment

BARKER RIVER EXPEDITIONS PROVIDES:

All meals beginning with lunch the first day, ending with lunch the last day of the trip
Coast Guard-approved white water life jackets
Farmer John wet suits (if necessary)
Tents (4-man tent for each 2 guests) and ground tarps
Freshly laundered sleeping bags
Deluxe self-inflating pads
Camp chairs
Waterproof gear bags, pack size is 13.5"x26"
Day bags and Pelican boxes for camera gear
First aid supplies
Toilet paper and comfortable facilities
Eating utensils (cups, silver, plates)
Plenty of ice for beverages
Experienced and licensed river guides

YOU SHOULD BRING:

Nylon shorts and/or swimming suit
T-shirts
Nylon wind shirt/jacket
Very good rain gear (jacket & pants; can also be used as wind gear)

IMPORTANT!! Daytime temperatures can reach the 90s. Plan on cool nights. Showers can occur, bringing cooler daytime temperatures. Also, we recommend QUALITY rain gear.

Camp shoes, lightweight (athletic or deck shoes)
River shoes (sneakers or sandals with heel straps)
Wool or polypropylene gloves/mittens and socks
Capilene long underwear tops & bottoms in case we have a chilly day
Wool or Capilene stocking cap or balaclava
Cap or visor for sun protection
Jacket (pile or polar fleece); pile or polar fleece pants are optional

NOTE: Wool, polypro, pile, and fleece items are important as they provide warmth when wet. Wet cotton fabrics drain heat from the body, and should not be substituted for these items.

Small flashlight
Pillowcase from home - you can stuff this with pile clothing to make a comfy pillow
Plastic water bottle for drinking water at night or on hikes
Towel, soap, and toiletry items; lotions, travel pack of Handiwipes
Waterproof sunscreen and sunscreen lip balm
Sunglasses with straps
Fishing gear
Camera with plenty of film
Your favorite beverages (canned or plastic containers)
PRESCRIPTION DRUGS, ALLERGY MEDICINES, ETC. that you need

IMPORTANT MESSAGE
The weather is impossible to predict. You may not need to use all of the gear listed here, but we recommend bringing it all.

Plan to "layer" for maximum comfort. On the rafts, guides typically wear nylon shorts, T-shirt, cap, and sandals or tennis shoes, with rain gear and Capilene underwear, etc. handy in one of our day bags in case of a shower or if the weather becomes cool.

*** Click the following link to see printable version of this Equipment List.

*** Download a copy of our Acknowledgement of Risk form.